The runners-up

The Lowell Sun

Updated:
01/14/2013 07:57:46 AM EST

n Shane Graham Bevis: A late flood of votes hand-delivered to The Sun propelled this Lowellian into the top three. Bevis, a student at Greater Lowell Technical High School, has developed a respected reputation for his anti-bullying efforts, for which he has been recognized by Gov. Deval Patrick. One voter, raymondf, commented: "I have known Shane for many years. He used to stick up for me when kids would pick on me when we were little. He has always believed in everyone getting along and taken some grief for stepping up to people in defense of kids he didnt know. He deserves your votes. He also wants to be mayor someday ..."

n Michael Miles: The Lowell police officer and Dracut School Committee member has earned wide praise for his work as a substance-abuse counselor. One online voter, sssssusan, commented: "Through the years I have never seen anyone help more people in every instance that he could than Mike Miles. I wonder if this man sleeps. He has numerous jobs; because he does not only do the jobs listed but he finds time for everyone that touches his life. If you are privileged to have this man touch your life you will know what I am talking about ..."

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